Louisville Employment Law Blog
Pregnancy discrimination at work: What it is and how to fight it
Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, not fear of losing your job or facing unfair treatment. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination is a real issue, occurring when employers mistreat pregnant women or new mothers because of their condition or related...
Examples of reasonable accommodations in Kentucky workplaces
If you have a disability, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations at work. These are adjustments that help you do your job without putting a heavy burden on your employer. In Kentucky, both federal and state laws protect this right. Below are some key...
Recent Workplace Retaliation Case an Example of The Need To Fight Back
Former Mt. Washington police chief Marcus Laytham has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation. Laytham, who served as chief from March 2023 to June 2024, claims his dismissal was unjust and retaliatory, stemming from his refusal...
How to recognize and prove workers’ compensation retaliation
Filing a workers’ compensation claim is supposed to protect you after a workplace injury, not put your job at risk. However, employers sometimes retaliate against employees who seek benefits, yet it is against the law in Kentucky. If you suspect retaliation, it’s...
Transgender workers have rights
Transgender employees are protected by federal and state employment laws, and their right to fair treatment in the workplace is not optional. It is the law. However, despite increasing awareness and legal protections, transgender workers still face discrimination,...
Can employers legally deny disability accommodation requests?
Employers generally should not consider protected characteristics when making decisions about workers. Federal and state statutes extend protections to workers based on personal factors over which they have no control. Employers should not consider a worker's age if...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is substantially underreported
Sexual harassment at work is a serious problem in the U.S., yet it's alarmingly underreported. A significant percentage of employees who experience this form of harassment do not report it to their seniors or appropriate bodies. Here is why this happens: Fear of...
How does misclassification hurt an employee?
Businesses may like to believe that their employees are with them for more than a paycheck and love coming to work each day. The truth is that many people choose to work for a company to receive a fair wage, health insurance and other benefits and protections that a...
When do you deserve overtime pay in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, you deserve to be paid time and a half your standard rate for any overtime hours that you work. This is why some employees are actually happy if their boss tells them that they need to work overtime—because they know they’re going to be significantly...
When is the best time to negotiate severance packages?
The loss of a job can cause numerous complications. Even successful professionals often do not have enough savings to cover cost-of-living expenses for protracted periods. Professionals and their family members may rely on health insurance provided by an employer for...